Omicron subvariant BA.5 fueling COVID surge across country
Health leaders say BA.5 is the most infectious and transmissible subvariant yet, even infecting people who are vaccinated and boosted.
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Health leaders say BA.5 is the most infectious and transmissible subvariant yet, even infecting people who are vaccinated and boosted.
Since receiving approval in 1973, Opill has been available with a prescription for women to take to prevent pregnancy.
The mayor's office says a shipment has arrived and bookings should begin at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
The CDC says more than 440 children ages 4 and under have died from COVID during the pandemic.
The Abbott Nutrition formula plant in Michigan will re-open, pending safety upgrades and certifications.
Republicans argued that the plan didn't force federal agencies to look for formula that could be redirected to U.S. homes immediately.
The Food and Drug Administration released a "tentative" schedule of meetings for its outside vaccine advisers in June.
The FDA has pledged to "move with all expediency" to review the company's data on a lower-dose kids' vaccine.
The FDA announced its proposed rules for the ban Thursday, to "help prevent children from becoming the next generation of smokers," said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Right now, only children ages 5 and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. But that could soon change.
White House says program that reimburses clinics and hospitals for testing stopped accepting claims last week.
The FDA has authorized a second booster of Moderna or Pfizer as early as four months after receiving first one.
FDA: The bottles could be contaminated with bacteria and cause infections in people with weakened immune systems.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has delayed a meeting about a COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 5 that was originally scheduled to take place next week, raising questions about when they'll be able to get vaccinated against the deadly virus. The FDA said it wants to see more data from Pfizer before proceeding.
The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it authorized third doses of Pfizer-BioNTech's shot for that age group.
The FDA approved Pfizer's COVID pill Wednesday for high-risk patients.
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first of two different COVID-19 treatment pills Wednesday. The pill is called Paxlovid, and is made by Pfizer.
But as CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez reported Tuesday, the pills will not replace vaccines as the best weapon against the virus.
It could be life changing medication because most people are certain to have blurry, up-close vision after their mid-40s, CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez reported.
The FDA ruled Thursday teens as young as 16 can get a third Pfizer dose as long as it has been six months since their last shot.
Pfizer is citing its new data that a booster shot safely offers close to complete protection from severe COVID.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a smaller dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, a critical step for the more than 28 million children that may soon be eligible.
COVID-19 shots for young kids could be available next week, after the Food and Drug Administration advisory panel approved the shot for children ages 5 to 11 on Tuesday.
Vaccines depend on the recipient's own immune system to respond to the shot by making antibodies and killer cells to fight off an invading germ, but not everyone can do that.
Another big step was taken Tuesday in the effort to vaccinate younger children against COVID-19.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
A 78-year-old Gravesend, Brooklyn man was killed just half a block from his home in a chain-reaction crash involving an FDNY ladder truck.
A dog missing for two years has been reunited with its Texas family after being found in New Jersey.
A photo of one of an NYPD chief leaping over a barricade while responding to the IED incident outside Gracie Mansion this weekend has gone viral.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
A 78-year-old Gravesend, Brooklyn man was killed just half a block from his home in a chain-reaction crash involving an FDNY ladder truck.
A photo of one of an NYPD chief leaping over a barricade while responding to the IED incident outside Gracie Mansion this weekend has gone viral.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues across the Tri-State Area.
A tiny home in Selden on Long Island is on the market for almost $330,000, but with no bedroom.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
A dog missing for two years has been reunited with its Texas family after being found in New Jersey.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues across the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
A tiny home in Selden on Long Island is on the market for almost $330,000, but with no bedroom.
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and evening as the warm weather continues across the Tri-State Area.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
Mathew Barzal scored in overtime to cap the Islanders' rally from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over the Blues on Tuesday night.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Alexis Lafreniere got his second career hat trick and Jonathan Quick stopped 21 shots as the Rangers defeated the Flames 4-0 on Tuesday night.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Several New Jersey mayors gathered Wednesday for a news conference about the premiere FIFA World Cup fan festival in northern New Jersey.
The family of a man who was shot by police during a mental health episode is pleading with the Queens District Attorney to drop the charges against him.
Suspected Iranian drones hit at least three ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz, continuing attacks that have paralyzed traffic through the shipping channel vital for the flow of the world's oil supply.
An industrial building in Brooklyn was destroyed after responders extinguished a five-alarm fire. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Expect showers this evening with more strong storms throughout Wednesday night. Some snow is also expected Thursday. CBS News New York John Elliott has the afternoon forecast.
